Facilities

North Cowichan operates and provides year-round recreation programming opportunities at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Fuller Lake Arena, and seasonal Crofton Outdoor Pool. These recreation facilities are a thriving hub of activity for youth, families, senior citizens and organizations and they enhance the well-being and connectedness of the communities they serve. . Recreation programs and facilities develop a positive culture of physical activity and provide learning in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.

Recreation facilities are an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment in which all individuals are treated with mutual respect and dignity. The Respectful Spaces Bylaw and Code of Conduct requires all persons who use municipal facilities and amenities do so with respect, courtesy, fairness, and equality. Anyone who observe individuals who act in bad faith towards other patrons, or who contravene the Respectful Spaces Bylaw or the Code of Conduct should immediately report the incident or individual to facility staff so that the incident can be handled accordingly.

Facilities and operating hours

Cowichan Aquatic Centre

2653 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5

250-746-7665
recreation@northcowichan.ca

Our flagship facility features a full-featured aquatic venue that includes a wave pool, lazy river, twin water slides, 8-lane 25-metre competitive lap pool, steam room, sauna and swirl pool. There is also a full fitness centre with an abundance of fitness classes, meeting spaces, birthday parties, and more.

Cowichan Aquatic Centre facility hours

Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm | Saturday: 7:30am-6pm | Sunday: 11am-6pm  
 

Fitness Centre hours

Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm | Saturday: 7:30am-6pm | Sunday: 8:30am-6pm  
 

Fuller Lake Arena  

2876 Fuller Lake Rd, Chemainus, BC VOR 1K5

250-246-3811
recreation@northcowichan.ca

Fuller Lake Arena provides an excellent ice skating surface, three meeting rooms, a gym and ample parking to handle a variety of activities. In addition, it is home to a variety of programs and is the recreation base for the communities of Chemainus and Crofton.

 Office Hours- Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm 
 

Crofton Outdoor Pool  

1668 Robert St, Crofton, BC VOR 1RO

250-746-7665
recreation@northcowichan.ca

The Crofton outdoor pool is open from the end of June through late August each summer. It features a 20-yard, 4 lane heated pool complete with changerooms, showers and a small diving board. Each year we offer swimming lessons, length swimming, fitness classes and fun swims for kids and youths. 

 Reopening June 2024.